-Ciel-

It was a day like any other. At least that's what I thought when I woke up this morning, but it would turn out be one of the strangest days of my life.

17 hours earlier

"It's time to wake up, young master." he said while opening the curtains.

"I have prepared scones, toast and French pastries have been prepared today. Which one would suit your liking today?"

"I will take the toast." I said.

-Sebastian-

"I will go now, my Lord."

I walked out of the room and closed the door behind me. Finnian and Bard were racing through the hallway with Maylene and Tanaka running after them. Such impudent fools, completely unworthy of serving the head of the Phantomhives. They aren't able to cook, clean or work in the garden, but they are excellent killers. And that was the main reason for hiring them. Except for Tanaka, he's a loyal old man who had served the Phantomhives long before I did.

"Sebas-!"

Oh no, it was that accursed shinigami again. I could see the kitchen from here and all I had to do was walk in and close the door. I slammed it shut behind me and sighed. I made it just in time. I decided to take the secret tunnel in order to avoid any further problems.

-Ciel-

A part of the wall began to move all of a sudden. It had to be Sebastian. No one else but me and him knew about the secret tunnel. Or should I say tunnels? Because I decided, after the previous manor burned down, to install a labyrinth of secret tunnels in the new one.

"Why did you use the tunnel, Sebastian?"

"I am truly sorry, my Lord," he said ", but that shinigami, Grell, decided to show up again."

I groaned. Did he really have to follow my butler around all the time?

-Sebastian-

I helped my young master dressing up for the day after he finished his breakfast.

"I don't want to be disturbed for the rest of the day."

"Yes, my Lord."

"But you are allowed to bring me my tea and lunch."

"I didn't expect anything else, my Lord."

"I want to be left alone now, Sebastian. That is an order."

And I walked out of the room, leaving him behind.

-Ciel-

I sighed, the Funtomhive Company wasn't doing so well. I was skipping through the papers, trying to find a reason, when I heard someone knocking on the door.

"Come in."

-Sebastian-

I opened the door and saw the young master sitting behind his desk.

"I thought I told you that I do not wish to be disturbed."

"Yes, my Lord. But this letter arrived just a few minutes ago and I fear it's urgent."

"Then don't just stand there and give it to me!"

"Yes, my Lord."

-Ciel-

I opened the envelope to read the letter. Apparently it was a letter from the Queen.

My dear earl Phantomhive,

Certain rumors have reached me in the palace. These rumors are about gruesome murders being committed in London. I want you to investigate this matter. Go to the crime scene of the most recent murder and see what you can find out.

Your Queen

"Sebastian."

"Yes, young master?"

"Prepare a carriage, we are going to London."

"Yes, my Lord."